James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Malshi
Latest inspectionApril 24, 2026Latest Dog Count5142 adults · 9 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file46-B-0033, 22-B-0086Iowa licenseInspections on file19 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from May 2014 to April 2026.
Across 14 inspections between May 2014 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 23 dogs and 220 dogs at James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels. The most recent count was 51 dogs on March 18, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 8, 2014
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
171 dogs
None
August 5, 2015
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
180 dogs
1 finding
October 6, 2016
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
220 dogs
1 finding
December 1, 2017
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
123 dogs
None
March 5, 2019
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
154 dogs
None
August 13, 2020
USDA 46-B-0033
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 9, 2021
USDA 22-B-0086
Routine inspection
103 dogs
None
April 14, 2021
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
103 dogs
None
August 29, 2022
USDA 46-B-0033
Re-license inspection
80 dogs
None
March 16, 2023
USDA 22-B-0086
Pre-license inspection
23 dogs
None
May 17, 2023
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
83 dogs
None
November 9, 2023
USDA 22-B-0086
Re-license inspection
Not recorded
None
January 11, 2024
USDA 22-B-0086
Routine inspection
Not recorded
None
July 16, 2024
USDA 22-B-0086
Routine inspection
Not recorded
None
April 16, 2025
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
June 11, 2025
USDA 46-B-0033
Re-license inspection
59 dogs
None
September 11, 2025
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
55 dogs
None
March 18, 2026
USDA 46-B-0033
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
April 24, 2026
USDA 22-B-0086
Attempted inspection
No access
None
What inspectors wrote
August 5, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-B-0033
180 dogs recorded (77 adults · 103 puppies).
Chewed wood door frames and post
In the main kennel, the wood framing for two dog doorways had gaps between the framing and the walls. One of the wood frames was excessively chewed and scratch. One wood post, in one of the enclosures, was excessively scratched and chewed. These wood surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. Thus, the disease potential can be increase for three adult dogs. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. This is so the surfaces can be readily cleaned and sanitized. With proper cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces the disease potential for the animals will be decreased. To be corrected by 25-August-2015.
October 6, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 46-B-0033
220 dogs recorded (220 age not given).
Grime on kennel walls, doors, dividers
The back wall for 14 enclosures on the north and south side of the Main Kennel had an accumulation of brown grime, grey dirt and cob webs. One dog door and four dog door frames for the north and south side of the Main Kennel had an accumulation of brown grime. 12 vinyl coated wire dividers on the south side of the Main Kennel had an accumulation of brown grime, grey dirt and cob webs. Surfaces not spot-cleaned daily and sanitized often enough can increase the disease hazards for the 42 adult dogs housed in these enclosures. All hard surfaces must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized often for the prevention of disease hazards and accumulation of waste on the surfaces. To be corrected by, 12-October-2016.
Has James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 18, 2026, inspectors counted 51 dogs (42 adults · 9 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels raise?
The records name Malshi. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does James & Cynthia Hayes – Brule Creek Kennels hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.